Monday, September 17, 2012

I thought I was rather clever the other night. I decided to organize my "hair appliances". Honestly, now I think this was rather brilliant! I even use it when my appliances are heating up or preheating! I purchased the hanger at the dollar tree so this sanity saver cost me a whopping $1.00!

Forgive the low quality photo and drawer ajar... I just had to share!!

Sunday, July 8, 2012

What funds she needs to support this she raises through riding lessons and selling her handmade crafts. The necessary funds come out of her grocery budget. If you are interested in horse lessons, if you would like to donate to the care of horses, adopt a horse, sponsor a horse or purchase some of her lovingly hand crafted items please give her a call and also check out her website: http://www.rescueriders.net/ or her blog at http://rescueriders.wordpress.com/

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Our local Relay for Life is on Friday. I will be a part of the Survivor Lap of course. Here is last year's Relay here in our county. Can you find me?

Last Friday we stopped in at the Survivor's Dinner and had our photo taken. I wasn't able to stick around for the entire event because my sister was visiting from Florida and this was her last night here.

I am honored to be a survivor and wear my survivor shirt with pride.

If you haven't made a donation to Relay this year, please do so, just click here...

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

We will be going to the Dollar Tree this evening after picking up all the bigger kids from track practice and drama practice today. Kiki is armed with her bag of money (2.60) saved from discoveries around the house and her first youth fairy visit.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Nathan, my little brilliant 12 year old, apparently was bored after he completed the mock testing at school yesterday. He created this elaborate paper ball golf course. The double with the ramp and chute certainly would be a challenge.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

My dear friend LaDonna and her family of (almost) nine lost their home on Tuesday, February 2012 to a fire. Everyone escaped unharmed, praise the Lord! Even the dog. However, they have lost absolutely all of their possessions. They are in Canada so it is difficult for some of her friends and family to keep abreast of the news and needs of the family. There is now a website that we will try to keep updated with the latest news, needs and contact information for donations. Please stop by Harris Family Support and let us know you are praying for them, send a word of encouragement or a donation.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

I am keeping an eye on my calorie intake. My doctor recently cut my Synthroid down (I have no thyroid) and I feel like I am ballooning up like a baboon! Check out these terrific snacks for just 100 calories or less!!

Pistachios. Snack on 20 pistachios. Don't let the high fat content scare you. It's "good fat" and most of the fat is unsaturated. They are high in protein and fiber with lots of vitamins and nutrients.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Today marks the day, six years ago that I had my breast cancer surgery while I was 29 weeks pregnant with Kiera. I understand that the walk I have been on throughout my life contributes to who I have become. However, I am tired of it. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a survivor, a lot of other men and women do not get the same conclusion to their cancer fight. I started this blog in hopes of continuing to help others going through the same fight be encouraged and have faith that there certainly can be a wonderful outcome. But, honestly, I am kinda tired of thinking about cancer.

At work last week a customer and I talked at great length about it. She had the same exact cancer and diagnosis as I did. I enjoy that. I do.

I was chatting with a group of friends on Facebook about my urge to read the Oncology reports I never could get myself to read all the way through. The last time I tried I got three paragraphs into the first page and read "extremely high chance of disease recurrence" I was in tears for days. I mentioned to my friends that maybe I should read them through because maybe the doctor changed him mind later on. A Sweet friend replied. "Maybe GOD changed his mind! You are here with us, you are healthy! Why get all depressed because of what someone said 6 years ago!?!" and another great friend said "Will reading this enrich (my) life in some way? Do (I) feel like there is some need behind reading it? Is there a reason it would be worth." Another suggested I "make (myself) a cake and celebrate!" another "agree(d). Live life to the fullest."

Don't I have marvelous friends??? I do. I know I do. No looking back, move onward. Enjoy life to it's fullest. I heard that 90% of what we worry about never happens anyhow!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Cupcake Heaven, Here ya go. Cupcakes are the perfect choice for satisfying that sweet tooth and maintaining some form of portion control! Check out these great delights and stop by their blogs to check out these master bakers' talents.